Sunday, August 03, 2025

GoBrahma Productions tells the Story of Paschimavahini Krishna Temple!



 GoBrahma presented 'Paschimavahini Krishna' at Chowdiah Memorial Hall, Bengaluru. 

The two shows on the same day were a tremendous success! It received many 'rave' comments! A show with a lot of technology! Big crowds, many small entrepreneurs were encouraged to display their wares. It was an event!  And it was very special! 

Founder Roopa, when I went across to congratulate her, threw me a real challenge! She asked me 'Are you writing a blog?'  I said 'yes, in my own style!'  Roopa is my cousin sister's daughter! More about her later!

There is plenty of information available on the web about GoBrahma Productions! I could just copy and paste all that into this blog! I am old fashioned! While pictures speak a thousand words, I rather write them! 

An earlier premier show based on Paschimavahini.  Whispers of the river and the tree! -an enchanting tale of Paschimavahini Krishna presented by GoBrahma was equally inspiring!



I had no clue what to expect of the show! I could not believe namma Bengaluru had a place like 'Prestige Center of Performing Arts (PCPA). Also no idea that my niece, an advocate had ventured into performing arts, have a premier show which can only be termed 'audacious!'  The team deserved all the applause they got for the 'technologically enhanced theatrical spectacle'  show which involved 100 talented artists! 

The show at Chowdiah Hall focused on the temple. The story of temple coming into existence 200 years ago and how the family, the descendants, have continued to be part of the temple activities. 



Activities at Chowdiah Hall before the show!

More about GoBrahma Productions!            I suggest a quick look at the types of technology used. You see a show similar to a Broadway show is now here in India! They deserve all the support to make their venture a success. You can look for more information about them in Face book, Instagram and YouTube

Roopa while appreciative of the many people who worked with her, likes to thank the family which encouraged her and also did their bit in helping to develop the Krishnatemple story. 

She said 'Raajeev was the resource person for the story of the temple. Bhushan and Rajeev had many calls before the first show to figure out the storyline.'

About the temple and the family

It is heartening to see the younger generation of the family involved in continuing the family tradition. They are greatly helped by Yahtiraj Mutt in following our traditions!

Interesting that the family has  spread well within India, a few are Paschima Vasis (They live in  the West). In fact Roopa and Naganand chose to get back to India from USA.

Roopa as a part of the family, is a member of the trust and is actively involved in the temple activities. The Paschimavahini Krishna temple the family trust, SVKSSS.   continues the tradition of Tulamasa. This year it is from October 17 to Nov 15. Any help offered is appreciated!


 

Some candid pics of the family at the show







https://sites.google.com/view/paschimavahinikrishna-org

Earlier blog on Paschimavahini:

    https://nidhibengaluru.blogspot.com/2010/11/visit-to-paschima-vahini-and.html


The blog acknowledges the tremendous effort this group has put in a challenging task Please comment if you like to!

I am happy to share a comment on my earlier blog. There is hope for footfalls which Rajeev keeps dreaming. 

I quote

"Recently I had been to Ranganathittu and on the way back , our auto driver said about this temple and I got down and took some pictures. But could not go inside the temple. But searched about this in the net and got to see your post that I was excited to get the history directly from the family member whose great great grandfather had built it. I am writing in the blog in tamil.

In fact I have marked this temple to visit next time going inside and around.

Thanks and happy to see the information

geetha"


28 comments:

  1. Tara Srinidhi7:55 PM

    The performance got a standing ovation and a thunderous applause!

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  2. Nirmal12:49 AM

    Roopa your show was superb.Enjoyed it thoroughly.
    Congratulations.

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  3. Rajeev12:53 AM

    Roopa, thanks a lot for such a rich and vibrant depiction of Kodagu’s dream of Krishna. It was a much enhanced version from the last one. Congrats to the entire Go Brahma group and the dancers. And thanks a lot for remembering Manju Paati—very thoughtful!

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  4. Jayashree Nagsunder2:57 AM

    Great. I always wonder if our Gopal Krishna at paschimavahini is the only one who has the Devine cow embrace him and facing on his left .
    Most of the Krishna idols I have come across have the cow Turing from right .

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  5. Rajeev2:58 AM

    That’s right. My granny would say this too!

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  6. Nalini Rangnathan3:04 AM

    Lovely pictures Roopa! Looks like the event was a grand success! Congratulations for all the people involved!

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  7. Chaya3:06 AM

    Wish we were there; looks mesmerizing๐Ÿฆš

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  8. Roopa Anand3:09 AM

    We got the cow custom made. Its usual non-show abode is Living Room, G 214, Brigade Petunia, Bangalore (Sridevi @⁨Sridevi⁩ ‘s place) ๐Ÿ˜€

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  9. Roopa Anand3:10 AM

    Missed those who could not come.

    So good to have had @⁨Tara⁩ (Tara Srinidhi), @⁨rajeev⁩, @⁨~Anita⁩ , @⁨Usha Kesari⁩ and @⁨~Sita Vardhan⁩ helping at the stall for fundraising for Tulamasa October 2025. Kavya (my daughter was a big help too).

    Thanks to our seniors - Nidhi (@⁨Doreswamy Srinidhi⁩), Ramdas and nalini (@⁨~Bharath Ramadas⁩ parents) and Sridevi @⁨Sridevi⁩ and Keshva for attending and making to so special.

    Did I miss anyone?

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  10. Bharath Ram3:11 AM

    Heard it was a fabulous event, any thoughts if there is any other events in Bangalore, can plan to come and or send my in-laws

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  11. Usha Kesari3:18 AM

    Great effort. Happy to be part of the team.

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  12. Yes it was fabulous. That includes Prasadam!

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  13. Sita Varadan3:22 AM

    My husband Seshadri was also there at the show Roopa. We enjoyed the performance immensely. The storyline and setting has been appropriately enhanced. Excellent! Kudos to you and your team. The sapaad was delicious too!๐Ÿค—๐Ÿ’–

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  14. Anita3:23 AM

    Excellent show Roopa!! Kudos to the whole team!!๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

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  15. Jayashree R3:26 AM

    ๐Ÿ‘Œ๐Ÿ‘❤️

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  16. Vivek Sundar10:33 PM

    Yep. We had a stall there.

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  17. Doreswamy Srinidhi11:15 PM

    That's was a very generous and encouraging gesture by Kerala Ayurveda Ltd

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  18. Rama Moorthy V Kanchi8:16 PM

    Thanks for sharing. Looks certainly like a grand performance with latest technology! Hearty congratulations and best regards.

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  19. N K Ramdas8:20 PM

    I see Prasad, of IAEC Madras, in one of the pictures.Is Roopa his daughter ?
    How is Roopa related with the temple?
    Nice blog

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  20. Tara Rajagopal8:23 PM

    I saw the morning show on 30th July at Chowdaiah and it came alive again after reading your post! Captured beautifully!

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  21. Kanchan Molloy8:26 PM

    I heard the production was great. Missed it this time too. We were in Australia. Just got back

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  22. Sahana8:28 PM

    Amazing history!!
    Thanks for sharing

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  23. Avinash Kagalwala8:31 PM

    Great
    We would have gone for darshan when we were at your place
    Very interesting
    Would like to hear more
    How things came up from planning stage

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  24. Rama Gopinath8:37 PM

    Wow. Pretty impressive. Will have to look at all those videos. I loved all the fashionistas in the photos. Especially that blouse with art and the hairstyle. What fun you Bangaloreans have❤️❤️

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  25. Very happy that most of my 'blog group', I send them my blogs, said 'very nice'
    Posted a few, who also added some comments.

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  26. Shesh Gorur9:21 PM

    @⁨Doreswamy Srinidhi⁩ - loved the blog!

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  27. Creative and artistic khandan ๐Ÿ‘
    I have missed a good number of worthy shows in Chowdaiah Memorial Hall. Traffic is the most inhibiting factor.

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  28. Anonymous4:48 AM

    Nicely composed blog. It appears to have been a nice presentation with all the frills. O wish I had seen performance.

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